by: NavJeevan

S Railway GM hoists the National Flag on the occasion of 76th Independence Day

NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, AUG 15

Southern Railway General Manager BG Mallya hoisted the national flag on the occasion of 76th Independence Day at the Railway Stadium, Perambur in Chennai on Monday. He took the salute at the RPF parade comprising RPF contingents, including Women Platoons and St John’s Ambulance Brigade.

Addressing the gathering, the General Manager recalled the great sacrifices of martyrs of freedom and their invaluable struggle to free India from the Britishers. He stated that it is the responsibility of the present generation to nurture patriotic spirit in young minds.

He appreciated the railway employees for carrying the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign far and wide by hoisting the National flag at their homes, offices and railway stations. He lauded the efforts of Officers and Staff for enthusiastically organizing various activities in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

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  • BG Mallya recalls the great sacrifices of martyrs of freedom and their invaluable struggle to free India from the Britishers

The General Manager briefly outlined the various performance highlights of the zone, especially about the various infrastructure, electrification, engineering and safety works. He mentioned that projects such as Andipatti – Theni section (of Madurai-Bodinayakkanur Gauge conversion) and new line between Milavittan-Melmarudur have been completed during 2021-22. Further, 69.97 Kms of track doubling has been completed in the current fiscal.

He added that in Southern Railway, under Station redevelopment plan, nine stations viz. Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi, Kanniyakumari, Puduchery, Ernakulam Jn., Kollam and Ernakulam Town have been taken up.   Emphasising on Level Crossing Safety, the GM mentioned that 69 Bridges were rehabilitated/replaced, 54 ROB/RUB/LHSs were completed, 35 Manned LCs were eliminated by the Railway. The zone is marching ahead in all facets of working by adopting modern technological advancements like Electronic Interlocking, he added.

GM honours 16 retired staffers aged 75 and above

During the programme, 16 retired railway employees of Southern Railway were honoured by the General Manager for their outstanding service to the organization and society at large as part of the Program commemorating 75 Years of Indian Independence. All these retired Railway personnel had crossed the age of 75 years and were felicitated by the General Manager.

Cultural programmes by the RPF, Dog Squad (Dog Show) and performances by various departments, including the Railway schools and Ashraya, the Special school for special children, followed the Flag Hoisting program.

General Manager also flagged off a mega bike rally by the Bharat Scouts & Guides of Southern Railway as part of the 76th Independence Day program.

GM Eswara Rao, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, RPF;  Ganesh, Divisional Railway Manager, Chennai;  Renuka Mallya, President of Southern Railway Women’s Headquarters Organisation; Principal Heads of Departments of Southern Railway, Officers & Staff and their family members, and  Representatives of Labour  Unions and Associations of Southern Railway were also present at the event.